What happened
During the early stages of flight following departure from Hagaru-ri Air Force Base, the crew encountered an unforeseen complication. While the aircraft was in its initial climb phase, the situation necessitated an immediate emergency descent.
The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing in a field situated approximately three kilometers east of the airfield. Although the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, all 38 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury.
Findings
- The incident occurred during the climb phase immediately after takeoff.
- An unexpected situation forced the crew to abandon the flight path and seek an emergency landing site.